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    Question

    When the average of any two numbers is added to the

    remaining number, the results come out to be 260, 248 and 232 respectively. What is the difference between the largest and smallest number?
    A 62 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 56 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 32 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 75 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the numbers be x, y, z. 2x + y + z = 260 × 2 = 520 x + 2y + z = 248 × 2 = 496 x + y + 2z = 232 × 2 = 464 4(x + y + z) = 520 + 496 + 464 = 1480 x + y + z = 370 x = 520 – 370 = 150 y = 496 – 370 = 126 z = 464 – 370 = 94 Difference = 150 – 94 = 56

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